Reporting non-native plants
You can contribute to the efforts being made to map the extent of invasions by reporting non-native species.
If you want to report your finding, make a note of:
- the date
- the species
- the number or quantity seen
- the national grid reference
- take a photo if possible as this may help verify the record.
Where to report:
- iRecord mobile app is an easy and convenient method of recording sightings.
alternatively:
- In Northern Ireland, report invasive non-native species (INNS) to Report a Sighting – Invasive Species Northern Ireland
- In Scotland, record your sighting online, using the INNS reporting tool on the SEWeb website
- The Aquainvaders app is also a useful recording tool for sightings of non-native species aquatic non-native species, such as fish, crayfish, amphibians, shrimp, killer mussels and Mink.
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